Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Shimano, Truvativ -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Handmade Advanced Butted 7005 Aluminum with Rear Rack Mounts (brazeons), double water bottle mounts
Suspension Fork
Motobecane Carbon Fiber with one eyelet
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-R440-9 Precision Shifting 9spd
Cassette
Shimano Hyperglide 12-25T 9 Speed (27 gears total)
Crank
Truvativ Isoflow Aluminum Matte Silver Finish 30x42x52 Triple / Square Taper, Sealed Bearing 68mm
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Isoflow Aluminum Matte Silver Finish 30x42x52 Triple / Square Taper, Sealed Bearing 68mm
Chain
KMC Z9000 for 9 Speed
Wheels
Rims
Shimano WH-R500 Doublewall aluminum rims, stainless steel spokes, radial laced front
Tires
Kenda Kwest, Road 700x28 / Presta valve
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mini-V Aluminum Alloy Silver Finish
Brake Levers
Tektro MT 3.0
Cockpit
Handlebar
Kalloy Black Finish Aluminum with Comfort bend 26.0mm / Kalloy Adjustable Rise, Black Polish Aluminum, threadless, 1 1/8" / Velo Dual Comfort Density
Headset
TH cage ball bearing headset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 611 mm | 614 mm | 620 mm | 570 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 502 mm | 518 mm | 533 mm | 538 mm | 558 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 72 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1037 mm | 1039 mm | 1042 mm | 1048 mm | 998 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 698 mm | 723 mm | 752 mm | 800 mm | 838 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Cafe Sprint belongs to the Motobecane Cafe model. Motobecane launched 5 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Motobecane Cafe bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Motobecane Cafe Express 3 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 799$. Motobecane Cafe Noir 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 1799$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for General Urban bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable General Urban bike is 499$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Motobecane Cafe Sprint price was 1799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 260.52% more expensive than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Cafe Sprint components
Fork material
Cafe Sprint has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Cafe Sprint bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.